Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo.
This defeat ended Napoleon’s rule as Emperor of the French.
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Sir Winston Churchill gave his famous 'Finest Hour' speech in the House of Commons.
David Tennant was seen for the first time on Doctor Who.
Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend performed an epic battle of the guitars.
The Rus' Khaganate started the Siege of Constantinople.
The western movie 'The Wild Bunch' was released.
